Missouri vape recall exposes dispute over cannabis testing rules

By: Rebecca Rivas

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: June 12, 2026

Words: 758

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago


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When Missouri cannabis regulators recalled hundreds of marijuana vape pens last month, the Kansas City-based manufacturer said the issue was related to “evolving” testing requirements for licensed facilities.

But state regulators say the testing rules did not change. And certificates of analysis posted by the company and reviewed by The Independent show the recalled products were tested as bulk THC concentrate — before being loaded into the vape cartridges that state rules require …

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